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Carol McLeodSIGNIFICANT WOMEN: Growing in Faith and Friendship – with Carol KentJoin Carol McLeod and Carol Kent on today’s episode as they discuss both Carol Kent’s story and an exciting upcoming trip the two will be leading!2025-03-2500 minSeriesSIGNIFICANT WOMEN: Growing in Faith and Friendship – with Carol KentJoin Carol McLeod and Carol Kent on today’s episode as they discuss both Carol Kent’s story and an exciting upcoming trip the two will be leading!2025-03-2500 minSignificant Women | Carol McLeodSIGNIFICANT WOMEN: Growing in Faith and Friendship – with Carol KentJoin Carol McLeod and Carol Kent on today’s episode as they discuss both Carol Kent’s story and an exciting upcoming trip the two will be leading!2025-03-2500 min
Jennifer HandCOMING ALIVE CONVERSATIONS: Staying Power – with Carol KentJenn is welcoming Carol Kent to the show today.2025-03-0827 min
Significant Women with Carol McLeod | Carol Mcleod MinistriesGrowing in Faith and Friendship with Carol KentJoin Carol McLeod and Carol Kent on today’s episode as they discuss both Carol Kent’s story and an exciting upcoming trip the two will be leading! Carol Kent is a longtime friend of Carol McLeod and the show, and both today’s conversation and the upcoming trip are wonderful chances for growth in faith and friendship. Tune in to learn more about the opportunity to join their trip of a lifetime Fall 2025!Connect with Carol Kent at her website: https://carolkent.org/Learn more about the September 2025 Trip to Greece and Israel: https://faithb...2025-02-2144 min
Faith Over FearBest of: How Can We Experience Peace When Our Lives Spin Out of Control?Almost exactly twenty years ago, today’s guest, popular international speaker Carol Kent was thrust into a situation that made her feel as if her world was unraveling. Her son was arrested for murder, revealing just how little control we parents often have over our children’s lives. Though her life felt out of control, she found peace and security through surrender. She discovered God is big enough and strong enough and loving enough to carry her through she did or might someday face. Group Discussion Questions:1. What resonated with you most in Carol’s story?2...2025-01-0730 min
Voices of VR#1489: “Gorilla Tag” Design Philosophy & Embodied Gameplay Deep Dive with Kerestell SmithI interviewed Kerestell Smith, Chief Creative Officer at Another Axiom and original solo creator of Gorilla Tag, at Meta Connect 2024. Another Axiom announced in June that Gorilla Tag has surpassed $100 million in lifetime revenue. We talk about the journey into creating Gorilla Tag, the underlying design philosophy of emphasizing embodied gameplay and proprioceptive consistency, as well as what's coming next in their follow-on title of Orion Drift. See more context in the rough transcript below.
Since this is the last episode in my series from Meta Connect 2024, then here's a list of all 20+ interviews and 12+ hours of my coverage from...2024-10-061h 06Voices of VR#1480: Agile Lens 2023: Hands on with Four Seasons VR Demo & A Christmas Carol VR 2023I'm diving into my backlog to publish three unpublished interviews with Agile Lens with this last conversation from December 2023. I interviewed Alex Coulombe, Lead & CEO of Agile Lens Immersive Design, Kevin Laibson, Experience Director for Agile Lens, and Jackie Roman, Cinematographer at Agile Lens, at FilmGate Interactive 2023 about the Four Seasons Lake Austin VR experience as well as the A Christmas Carol VR experience. See more context in the rough transcript below.
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Music: Fatality2024-10-0641 minVoices of VR#1468: Kickoff of Meta Connect 2024 Coverage with Orion AR Glasses Hands-on Impressions with Tested’s Norm Chan & CNET’s Scott SteinThis is the kickoff of my Meta Connect 2024 coverage with more than 12 hours of coverage across 20+ interviews on site. In my first episode, I interviewed Scott Stein, Editor at CNET, AR, VR, Wearables, Gaming, & Future of Tech as well as Norm Chan, Executive Editor of the YouTube Channel Tested, at Meta Connect 2024 talking about the AR Orion Glasses demo. See more context in the rough transcript below.
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#1468: Kickoff of Meta Connect 2024 Coverage with Orion AR Glasses Hands-on Impressions with Tested's Norm Chan & CNET's Scott Stein
#1469: Analyst Anshel Sag...2024-10-0646 min
Bible Chicks Hosted by Carole Brewer🎵🎤🐥 'Unquenchable Faith' - Bible Chicks Podcast with Carole Brewer & Guest, Carol KentHow do you find faith under unthinkable circumstances?
Top Christian communicator and a woman of strong faith, Carol Kent knows what it's like to have life flipped upside down. No words can describe all that Carol, her husband Gene, and son J.P have endured. Together they have seen a story of hope and redemption emerge alongside their journey of despair.
You’ll benefit from Carol’s wisdom and her reasons why we need to, “…insert humor into our lives along the way.” Even with extreme challenges, Carol joyfully exclaims, “God’s truth makes my heart sing!”
Host Carole Brewer sings her script...2024-08-0230 min
Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}When You Can't See Why, But You Trust God Anyway {Carol Kent}Why God? I don't understand why you're doing this? Have you ever cried out to God with a prayer like this? Last time we talked with Carol Kent about that horrifying day she got the unthinkable news that her son was being arrested for first degree murder. We talked about, "When God Says You Must Lay Down Your Isaac," and compared Carol's experience to Abraham's—when he was asked to lay Isaac on the altar. This time, we'll pick up the both Carol's story and Abraham's and talk about when we don't understand why.2024-07-2427 minLive Like It's True {Bible Podcast}When God Says You Must Lay Down Your Isaac {Carol Kent}Have you ever been tested by God? Has he asked you to lay down someone or something that is precious to you, just like he asked Abraham to place Isaac on the altar? In this episode of Live Like It's True, Carol Kent tells her painful story of laying her precious son on the altar, before the Lord. Learn how to respond in faith when God asks you for everything, even when it makes no sense.Guest: Carol KentBible Passage: Abraham Laying Isaac on the Altar (Genesis 22)2024-07-1835 min
At This Table - Taste and See His GoodnessDesigning your Signature Keynote PresentationIn this episode of "At This Table," hosts Carol and Athena welcome Carol Kent. If you’ve ever felt a call to speaking, this is a “must listen to” episode! Carol Kent share everything you need to know to begin to prepare you signature message to how to find speaking opportunities.2024-07-0444 min
Bookreporter Talks To“Bookaccino Live” Book Group with William Kent KruegerWe wrapped up our early 2024 “Bookaccino Live” Book Group programming with William Kent Krueger as our guest. He discussed his New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award-nominated book, THE RIVER WE REMEMBER. Readers joined to ask questions, which covered a myriad of topics. Kent also gave us a preview of his new Cork O’Connor mystery, SPIRIT CROSSING, which will be available on August 20th, and talked about his audio original novella, THE LEVEE, which came out last year. As always when Kent joins us, the conversation was warm and engaging. Our Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews: Lisa...2024-06-281h 07
The Connected Mom PodcastTHE CONNECTED MOM PODCAST: Life Lessons for Moms – with Carol KentThis captivating interview will have you laughing and crying as Carol and Becky courageously discuss how they navigated the highs and lows of life as they raised their children.2024-06-0234 minBecky HarlingTHE CONNECTED MOM PODCAST: Life Lessons for Moms – with Carol KentThis captivating interview will have you laughing and crying as Carol and Becky courageously discuss how they navigated the highs and lows of life as they raised their children.2024-06-0234 min
The Connected MomLife Lessons For MomsGet you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely WorldDo you think motherhood is challenging? You're NOT ALONE. Join Becky & Carol as they discuss life lessons about motherhood. This captivating interview will have you laughing and crying as Carol & Becky courageously discuss how they navigated the highs and lows of life as they raise their children.Preorder Carol new release: Life Lessons for Moms, Stories of Love, Laughter & Wisdom For a Mother's HeartCarol Kent is a best-selling author, international speaker, and the executive director of the Speak Up...2024-05-0928 min
Angela DonadioMAKE LIFE MATTER: Carol Kent—Unshakable Faith when Parenting Breaks Your HeartEpisode #197 - Carol shares her powerful story and helps us: 1) Make hope-filled choices during a crisis, 2) Understand the value of community, and 3) Relinquish control and trust God with our children and circumstances.2023-12-0400 minMake Life Matter - StandaloneMAKE LIFE MATTER: Carol Kent—Unshakable Faith when Parenting Breaks Your HeartEpisode #197 - Carol shares her powerful story and helps us: 1) Make hope-filled choices during a crisis, 2) Understand the value of community, and 3) Relinquish control and trust God with our children and circumstances.2023-12-0400 min
Untangling Prayer with Rachel WojoThe Best Gift You Can Give Your Children with Carol KentLife is hard. But God is good. Just ask Carol Kent, who abruptly found herself the mother of a son serving a life sentence for murder. Join Rachel and Carol in a vulnerable conversation about the best gift you can give your children- prayer. Rachel Wojo and Carol Kent discuss: the influence of others on their prayer lives the importance of embracing prayer as a lifestyle the impact prayer has on your children the imprint joy leaves when you embrace it through grief Connect with Carol at carolkent.org. Grab your copy of...2023-11-2226 minUntangling Prayer with Rachel WojoThe Best Gift You Can Give Your Children with Carol KentLife is hard. But God is good. Just ask Carol Kent, who abruptly found herself the mother of a son serving a life sentence for murder. Join Rachel and Carol in a vulnerable conversation about the best gift you can give your children- prayer. Rachel Wojo and Carol Kent discuss: the influence of others on their prayer lives the importance of embracing prayer as a lifestyle the impact prayer has on your children the imprint joy leaves when you embrace it through grief Connect with Carol at carolkent.org. Grab your copy of...2023-11-2226 min
Prayer InvestigatorPrayer Investigator: Prayer for an Arrested Son with Carol KentWhen her son was arrested and convicted of first-degree murder, Carol Kent's world turned upside down. Join Carol as she shares her unbelievable story of relinquishing control and trusting God amid impossible circumstances. Carol explains how she cried out to Jesus for help and learned to pray in a deeper way through her family's darkest moments. Discover how Carol has found purpose and meaning even though her son remains imprisoned. You'll be inspired by her journey of aligning her will with God's will, despite ongoing hardships.Reflection Question:1. Have you ever had to relinquish control...2023-10-2619 minBookreporter Talks ToWilliam Kent Krueger: The River We RememberWilliam Kent Krueger joined us for our first-ever LIVE “Bookreporter Talks To” interview to discuss THE RIVER WE REMEMBER. Some of the readers who won the book in a recent Bookreporter contest joined us live with their questions, while Carol Fitzgerald shared questions on behalf of our readers who are camera-shy or were unable to join us live. Please note that there were no spoilers discussed so you can watch or listen even if you have not read the book. We also opened up this program to all readers who wanted to attend live so they could enjoy it. 2023-10-201h 00
The VICTORIOUS LIVING PodcastUnshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances w/ Carol KentWith the arrest of their son for first-degree murder, all that was comfortable and familiar in Carol and Gene Kent's lives came crashing down. Already ministry leaders, they quickly discovered that while God's process of "working things out for our good" can be painful, He is always faithful to keep His promises. Carol Kent is the founder and executive director of Speak Up Ministries, a multifaceted organization that teaches Christian speakers, writers, and leaders to communicate well. Carol and her husband, Gene, founded the nonprofit Speak Up for Hope to provide resources to inmates and their families. F...2023-10-1122 min
The Thru-Hiking Podcast125. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 13 (AT)In this episode, we hear from thru-hiker founder, and soon to be triple-crowner, Cheer, as she continues her 2023 thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail! This episode covers weeks 15 and 16 on the AT starting in Kent, Connecticut and finishing in Manchester, Vermont.
Week 15 begins following a nice overnight in Kent, CT near the New York border. This section included navigating some stream crossings and hitting the 1500 mile marker! Cheer celebrates with a well earned burger in town and beautiful views of the Great Falls along the Housatonic River. Cheer finishes the week with some beautiful mountain peaks including Bear Mountain, Mount...2023-09-0824 minThe Connected Mom PodcastTHE CONNECTED MOM PODCAST: Mom Guilt – with Carol KentCarol had every reason to succumb to crippling “Mom Guilt” when an unimaginable situation rocked her family. Instead of isolation, Carol learned to keep a connection with fellow mamas in authenticity. Carol also stayed committed to keeping her connection with God alive, even with baby steps.2023-07-1634 minBecky HarlingTHE CONNECTED MOM PODCAST: Mom Guilt – with Carol KentCarol had every reason to succumb to crippling “Mom Guilt” when an unimaginable situation rocked her family. Instead of isolation, Carol learned to keep a connection with fellow mamas in authenticity. Carol also stayed committed to keeping her connection with God alive, even with baby steps.2023-07-1634 min
The Connected MomMom Guilt (encore episode)Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely WorldCarol had every reason to succumb to crippling “Mom Guilt” when an unimaginable situation rocked her family. Instead of isolation, Carol learned to keep a connection with fellow mamas in authenticity. Carol also stayed committed to keeping her connection with God alive, even with baby steps. She also shares the refreshing truth that we can never give up on HOPE…regardless of how life goes. We need each other in this journey!ABOUT OUR GUEST: Carol Ke...2023-06-1537 min
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve HarperRippling With One Of The Best Interviewers On The Planet: Carol CostelloCarol Costello is one the most authentic and trusted journalists in the modern era. Watching her conduct an interview is like a masterclass in how it should be done. Her warm and inviting presence always made her guests comfortable and willing, to tell the truth - no matter how difficult or sensitive the topic happens to be. I swear, she is either Wonder Woman in disguise or was gifted her very own "Lasso of Truth" by her. She's that good at getting real, truthful answers from whomever she might be interviewing. I've been a huge...2023-06-0958 min
The MOM Show with Courtney DoyleEpisode 86~Unmasking False Shame & Guilt with Carol KentHow do we have Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances? Today's guest, Carol Kent, shares with us how she had to unmask shame and guilt and pursue unshakable faith since her sons conviction and imprisonment for first-degree murder. Her story will encourage you, and inspire you to run to Jesus despite the circumstances. Her book "When I Lay My Isaac Down," is a reminder that we may face an "Isaac Experience" in our lives. Crisis may be thrust upon us with no warning and no instructions. Our "Isaacs" are the heart sacrifices we make when we choo...2023-06-061h 14Bookreporter Talks ToWilliam Kent Krueger: The LeveeWilliam Kent Krueger talks to Carol Fitzgerald about his novella, THE LEVEE, which is available in audio format only. He shares the history of this story, as well as the decision to produce it as an audio original. They talk about the narrator, JD Jackson, and how his performance really brought the story to life. Kent’s books are known for their strong characters, and he discusses the importance of character development. The audiobook includes an author’s note read by Kent and a preview of his next novel, THE RIVER WE REMEMBER (on sale September 5th), which he ment...2023-02-2833 min
The Incredible JourneySilent NightOn Christmas Eve each year in Austria, thousands of people in Salzburg and the surrounding areas gather together in churches. Their worship services end with the carol “Silent Night”, sung in its original German form. The simple charm of this centuries-old melody has made it a popular hymn for many years. Join Pastor Gary Kent as he pieces together the clues that tell us the mysterious origins of this beautiful song that, for a moment in time, stopped the First World War.2022-12-2340 min
Ritter on Real EstatePreparing For An Economic Downturn With Saket JainOn today’s episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Saket Jain. Saket is a #1 bestselling author, investor, syndicator, tech enthusiast, and philanthropist. Saket is the founder and CEO of Impact wealth builders where he’s passionate about achieving financial freedom through real estate.He has over 15 years of experience in real estate investing. Saket along with his partners has built a portfolio of over 2000 units totaling $200M in assets across several US Markets & generate consistent double-digit annual returns.Key Points From The Episode: Saket's background growing up in India learning about assets...2022-12-0644 min
The Internet Says it’s TrueThe Challenger Disaster and Big Bird - REWINDOriginally released May of 2021. One of America's favorite children's characters and Sesame Street resident, Big Bird, was almost on board the ill-fated Challenger Space Shuttle during its disastrous mission in 1986. In this episode, we tell three stories: one about Big Bird, one about the Challenger, and one about how the two almost came together. Then Jim Henson fan Eric Dittelman joins us for the quick quiz!
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Carol Spinney portraying Big Bird
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Get The Chlo DownGrief, Chaos & Carol with KeeleyOn the first ever episode of Get the Chlo Down - I am talking my sister Keeley all about how she felt around the time our mum passed and her thoughts on grief, loss and more! 2022-10-1137 min
Make Life MatterCarol Kent: Unshakable Faith When Parenting Breaks Your Heart Ep. 197What do you do when parenting breaks your heart? Carol Kent knows what it’s like to discover a life of unshakable faith in unthinkable circumstances. Carol Kent is a bestselling author of over twenty-five books, international speaker, and the executive director of the Speak Up Conference. She and her husband, Gene, have founded the nonprofit organization Speak Up for Hope, which benefits inmates and their families. Carol shares her powerful story and helps us: Make hope-filled choices during crisis. Understand the value of community. Relinquish control and trust God with our children and circumstances. Co...2022-09-2846 min
First Person with Wayne ShepherdCarol KentAuthor and speaker Carol Kent talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life and ministry, including an update on her son, a prison inmate who faithfully shares the gospel with other inmates. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!2022-09-1523 min
The Connected MomMom GuiltCarol had every reason to succumb to crippling “Mom Guilt” when an unimaginable situation rocked her family. Instead of isolation, Carol learned to keep a connection with fellow mamas in authenticity. Carol also stayed committed to keeping her connection with God alive, even with baby steps. She also shares the refreshing truth that we can never give up on HOPE…regardless of how life goes. We need each other in this journey!ABOUT OUR GUEST: Carol Kent is a bestselling author and an international speaker for conferences and retreats. She’s the exec...2022-09-0836 min
The Stories CollectiveEpisode 27: When life changes in a single moment; experiencing God's protection, peace and provision with Susan Martin-WarrenWe are honored to be bringing another amazing story of God's protection, provision and peace today. Our host Sarah Schalow is sharing a conversation with Susan Martin-Warren.⚠️ Before you listen, we do want to give you a trigger warning for this episode. Child abuse of an infant is discussed throughout this conversation. ⚠️Most parents would agree that something happening to their child would be their worst nightmare. That nightmare became a reality for Susan on April 1, 2005, when she got a call at work that her infant son had stop...2022-08-3157 min
Significant Women with Carol McLeod | Carol Mcleod MinistriesClinging to Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances with Carol KentConnect with Carol Kent and order her books at https://carolkent.org/“Significant Women” is a weekly podcast for women to gather with their personal stories, dynamic hope and wisdom gleaned from the ordinary days of an uncommon life. Our goal is to simply encourage women in every season of life that their story matters; when Jesus is involved in the details, every woman’s life can be a significant representation of all that He is. Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/
Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email...2022-08-0549 min
What In The...? PodcastS. 03, Ep. 95: The Mad Scientist, Carol MaloneCarol is back with us tonight to talk more about the Mind Machine (now known as MALLIS) and experiments concerning whether consciousness continues after death (and can it be transferred to a machine?). Welcome to episode 95 of "What In The...? Podcast!"2022-07-151h 34
God In The OrdinaryGod In The Ordinary: Carol KentWhat would you do if your ‘ordinary’ suddenly became visiting an adult child in prison? Do you think it might shake your faith in God to have a loved one incarcerated? Today, Sharon Tedford chats with Carol Kent, an international speaker and author, who is living this reality today. Carol and her husband have lived through the trauma of watching their grown-up son arrested and convicted of a serious crime. Carol tells us about how she had to dig in deep to her already established faith in God, to be able to continue trusting her Heavenly Father when things didn’t t...2022-07-1234 min
The Martha + Mary ShowUnleashing a Lifestyle of Worship with Carol TetzlaffCarol Tetzlaff, author of the Ezra Bible Study, helps you unleash the power of praise and a lifestyle of worship. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy. Today's Guest: Carol Tetzlaff teaches Bible studies, speaks at retreats and special events, and mentors women of all ages. She serves as the content creation manager for Redemption Press. Carol and her husband live in Gilbert, Arizona, and enjoy spending time with their family and eleven grandchildren. T...2022-06-0132 min
What In The...? PodcastS. 02, Ep. 82: Carol Malone: Fpi UnsolvedCarol Malone, a forensic scientist, and a paranormal reality TV personality started her journey into the field of the paranormal in 1998 where she worked with TAPS (also known as Ghost Hunters) in 2001 on Northern State hospital. Carol also graduated from criminal profiling through Homeland security. She earned her IMDB, for the Paranormal After Party. Recently, she filmed for the Travel Channel with an airing date to be announced.
In 2015, she graduated from the University of North Dakota with full honors, for Death Investigation and Basic Pathology. Today, she is known as the Godmother of incorporating forensic science into the field...2022-03-111h 41
Redeemed and Restored with Athena Dean HoltzRedeemed & Restored: Carol Kent's Redemption StoryRedeemed & Restored: Carol Kents’s Redemption Story Today on Redeemed & Restored, I’m interviewing best selling author and international speaker Carol Kent. Carol’s unexpected, and deeply painful story has been redeemed and restored in countless ways. So much so, that only in eternity will the impact be fully realized. This is a must listen interview …
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Thought Leader42. Carol Henry & Neuroscience in Leadership Coaching👓 Carol loves lively glasses. 01:38🙃 Academic rules were too oppressive for Carol. 02:45😻 Being in choice about who you're growing into. 03:35🧠 Essential for the transformational journey: neuroscience. 05:22👧 Making choices before we are actually ready. 07:48💪 How a tough label became one of Carol’s biggest strengths. 10:00😇 Growing up in specific connections, curiosity, and group work molded her to be who she is now. 11:41👴 No garbage conversations: Kent also hung out with older people and loved it. 13:17👍 Thumb sucking: Realising what true support was from people who aren't your parents. 14:372021-10-2523 min
The Profitable WriterTwo Mindsets: Which One Do You Have?In her landmark book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Dr. Carol Dweck argues that your mindset, far more than your talents or abilities, is responsible for your personal and professional success. To be more specific, she contrasts two approaches to life: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Over the next seven episodes/days, we will explore what it means to grow as a writer by using some metaphors from nature: preparing, planting, watering, pruning, harvesting, celebrating, and resting. These consistent actions will help you grow as a writer and an overall person. But...2021-10-1802 min
Working Code030: Carol's Consult Catch-Up ConversationTen weeks ago, in Episode 20, Carol described a problem at work in which her customers were using Support Tickets as a means to look-up information in lieu of logging into the customer dashboard. This email-based workflow has been putting a large burden on the Support staff. And, Carol wanted to brainstorm on ways in which she could improve the overall situation and the efficiency of her team. Today, we circle back with Carol to see how it's going. Which is to say, to see just how hard Carol is crushing it!It's amazing to see how much Ca...2021-07-0748 min
Thought Leader01. Carol Sanford & the Cave's Revolving Door👓 On red glasses. 02:10🤓 “Regenerative business is about evolving the capacity of the other, in the expression of its essence, in the context of a whole system becoming healthier.” 02:57💥 Start building a business with your essence, not market research. 06:27🕵️♀️ Market Research is a waste of money. 08:07🎯 Get an essence to essence match. 09:56🙃 Carol argued with her dad, teachers, and college professors because she saw the world differently and did not want to be indoctrinated. 12:12💜 Her half-Mohawk granddad brands her as a “positive contrarian.” 14:02.”☝️ From an early age, she debated ideas, not people.15:05...2021-07-0324 min
Working Code028: Buy vs. DIYEngineers love to build things. Materializing an abstract concept into the form of a working piece of software is one of the most thrilling experiences available on planet earth. As such, we engineers often favor building new software over buying existing solutions. However, doing so takes time and energy; and, incurs a potentially-large opportunity cost for the business. It can be difficult to know if such a trade-off is worthwhile for the business in the long-run. This week, the crew examines the "build vs. buy" dilemma; and, reflects on their own general tendencies.Notes & LinksKent B...2021-06-2347 min
The Augmentation of Man with Kent and Renee MillerTIME AND EVENTS RELATING TO PLANETARY ALIGNMENTS, Episode 69How does astrology work? What is the purpose? The entire universe is a communication system designed to promote expanding consciousness, designed by Creator. Physics, mathematics and our spiritual growth are all a part of it! Find Carol Tyrrell's Sacred Order Astrology report for May through July, 2021 at: http://verdiance.com/astrology-report-may-through-june-2021-by-carol-tyrrell-sacred-order-astrology/2021-06-1320 min
Story WiseOf the Wise Woman, the Devil and the Little White Horse.A lovely story of women and wisdom being the key to outwitting evil. Our wise woman of Kent knew her herbs and was a good judge of people, she married her equal, saved the princess Invicta from a wicked curse and prospered to the end of her days.2021-05-1412 minThe Internet Says it’s TrueThe Challenger Disaster and Big BirdOne of America's favorite children's characters and Sesame Street resident, Big Bird, was almost on board the ill-fated Challenger Space Shuttle during its disastrous mission in 1986. In this episode, we tell three stories: one about Big Bird, one about the Challenger, and one about how the two almost came together. Then Jim Henson fan Eric Dittelman joins us for the quick quiz!
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Carol Spinney portraying Big Bird
Henson's original sketch of...2021-05-1035 min
The Martha + Mary ShowWhen You Need Comfort with Carol KentCarol Kent, author and host of the Speak Up Conference, talks about receiving comfort in hard times and how to offer comfort to those that need it. Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin Today’s Guest: Carol Kent is a bestselling author and international speaker. She’s the executive director of the Speak Up Conference, an event committed to helping people develop their speaking and writing skills. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full discl...2021-04-2133 min
Working Code017: Premature OptimizationThis week, the crew talks about "premature optimization". As Ben explained it to his wife, this is when you "solve problems that you don't have yet". But, what kind of problems are we talking about? Missing features? Missing methodologies? Missing performance characteristics? It seems that every aspect of the development life-cycle offers up potential pitfalls in which we may chase "perfection" needlessly when all we really needed was something that was "good enough." In the best case scenario, premature optimization is a waste of time. But, in the worst case scenario, premature optimization can kill a project before it e...2021-04-0753 min
Working Code012: Idiomatic CodeMany programming languages have a sense of idiomatic code: the "blessed way" to solve a particular set of problems with a language's native constructs. These patterns exist to help people work more effectively together; and, to help new developers adapt to the language. But, unfortunately, the expression of idiomatic code in some communities shifts from "carrot" to "stick", getting used to separate the "right" way from the "wrong" way, thereby creating an implicit division between the "good developers" and the "bad developers".The ColdFusion / CFML community has never had a sense of "idiomatic code". An...2021-03-0342 min
Gospel Spice | Awaken Delight in God through faith in Jesus ChristWhat do you do when life sends its worst? | with Carol KentEpisode 74 - Stephanie is thrilled to welcome bestselling author and international speaker Carol Kent. We tackle many topics around the theme of external circumstances bringing strain on marriages, and the great crises of life.
Carol shares with openess and vulnerability about the unfathomable struggle of her only son's lifetime incarceration for first degree murder. In this context, she is co-author of her latest book, Staying Power.
Too often, when a life crisis hits, a marriage suffers--even a healthy one--and all the personality profiles and couples' therapy in the world won't keep your marriage from experiencing t...2021-02-1548 min
British History: Royals, Rebels, and RomanticsQuestions about British Monarchy: The Beginning! (ep 39)Part 1, the RomansBefore there were Kings of England, there was Roman occupation. In fact, you might think of the first monarch of England as being the Roman Emperor. Britain was officially discovered when Julius Caesar made to expeditions in 55 and 54 BC. He did not successfully invade England; that job was left to his successor Plautius in 43 AD. From that time, Britain was part of the Roman Empire.Part 2, King ArthurIt’s at the Battle of Badon Hill where reports of a famous warrior or leader (or perhaps king?) emerges. He united and rallied th...2021-01-2028 min
Your Biggest BreakthroughEpisode 7: Alive in Spirit After Sentenced to Die in Prison with Carol and Gene Kent"Can life get any better?" Gene Kent asked his wife Carol as they walked together one autumn evening in upstate Michigan where they had both been born and raised.They were the proud parents of J.P., their only child, who was a recent graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and was now training for his fledgling naval career in Orlando, FL. J.P. had surprised his parents by informing them he was marrying a woman they had never met, but who had a child of her own Carol and Gene could now call their grandchild.2020-11-1753 min
No More Perfect Podcast with Jill SavageStaying Together When Life Sends It’s Worst with Carol and Gene Kent, Cindy and David Lambert | Episode 19Life is not perfect.Because of this reality, married couples will come face to face with the imperfect parts of life. Whether it’s a child’s rebellion, infertility, chronic illness, or a financial tragedy, even couples who have been together for decades must be able to weather these storms. These outside circumstances and stressors, if not handled with care, can deteriorate and weaken, if not destroy, a marriage.Carol and Gene Kent and Cindy and David Lambert, authors of Staying Power: Building A Stronger Marriage When Life Sends Its Worst, understand this well. You see...2020-11-0951 min